Technology news compiled from May 28, 2024, to July 1, 2024

Compilation of updates related to app releases and technological trends.

OSAM - Institut Municipal d'Informàtica
02/07/2024 - 10:42 h

Compilation of updates related to app releases and technological trends.

During these days, we have gathered a series of pieces of information that we find relevant in our sector. Some of this information may affect the Mobile Services Office.

SUMMARY:

  • Updates related to the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2024): new version of iOS, Apple Intelligence…
  • Third Beta of Android 15.

Increasingly, expensive mobile phone purchases

During the first quarter of 2024 in Europe, users have been purchasing increasingly expensive mobile phones.

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The Tax Agency has presented its artificial intelligence  (AI) strategy.

The administration has outlined the steps it will take to implement this new tool.

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WhatsApp updates

WhatsApp has introduced events and improvements to video calls as updates.

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Apple updates at worldwide developer community (WWDC) 2024

Apple Intelligence and iOS 18 are among the highlighted updates, along with the list of devices that will be able to upgrade to the new operating system versions (OSs).

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 Apple introduces Apple Intelligence.

Apple has announced Apple Intelligence, an initiative with a private on-device artificial intelligence   (AI) combined with cloud AI capabilities. However, its launch in Europe is reported to be delayed due to the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

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The European Commission opens an investigation into Apple to verify compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

The European Commission has raised doubts about whether Apple is correctly complying with the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

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IPad Calculator

A traditional app with a standout feature for use with the iPad and its pencil.

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Android Device Streaming

Google has launched Android Device Streaming, a feature that allows testing on remote devices through Android Studio.

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Third Beta of Android 15

The third beta of Android 15 is now available, with improvements in the user experience.